Natural bitumen imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.1 million of natural bitumen in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2018-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $683K | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 3.6K t |
Where Uganda imports natural bitumen from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 71% |
| Malaysia | $286K | 14% |
| Iraq | $264K | 13% |
| Kenya | $64K | 3.1% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2714
| 2714.90 | Bitumen and asphalt, natural: asphaltites and asphaltic rock | 97% |
| 2714.10 | Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2714.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, 45% above the world average of $0.40. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda natural bitumen imports (HS 2714): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2714: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks.
Common questions
What is the value of natural bitumen imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported natural bitumen worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural bitumen to Uganda?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Malaysia (14%) and Iraq (13%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of natural bitumen to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2018 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2021 at $5.0 million. Over 7 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural bitumen?
The HS code for natural bitumen is heading 2714. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2714.90 (97% of the value) and 2714.10 (3%).
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